make sb wince

Frequency: 8.22.8 per million words

indicates that something or someone else provoked the wince

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Examples (10)

  • The excruciating pain made him wince visibly.
  • Her blunt criticism made me wince inwardly.
  • The thought of the embarrassing incident still makes him wince.
  • The sudden, shrill sound made everyone in the room wince.
  • His clumsy attempt at a joke made the audience wince collectively.
  • The graphic details of the accident made the reporter wince.
  • Even a small touch on the wound would make him wince.
  • Her high-pitched singing made the dog wince and cover its ears.
  • The memory of his broken promise made her wince with disappointment.
  • The glaring headlights made the driver wince and momentarily lose focus.